Category: Places to Love

bits of inspiration – #58.

bits of inspiration – #58.

Liz

Took this photo yesterday while visiting Spectacle Island for the first time. Spectacle Island is one of Boston’s harbor islands and is a protected national park which offers two beaches and a handful of walking trails. It’s a little dreary in Boston today but yesterday’s weather offered a really beautiful view of the city.

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bits of inspiration – #51.

bits of inspiration – #51.

Liz

I’ve never been a big fan of theme parks but this could be the exception. Earlier this month La Cité du Vin, a wine amusement park opened in Bordeaux, France. The park describes itself as “a unique cultural facility where wine comes to life through an immersive, sensorial approach, all set within an evocative architectural design.” The site includes both permanent and temporary exhibits, workshops, wine tours, and of course a few great restaurants. You can learn more aboutLa Cité du Vin on their website here. Might be time to plan a trip..

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Photo courtesy of La Cité du Vin

bits of inspiration – #44.

bits of inspiration – #44.

Liz

I’ve lapsed a bit with my posting over the past week due to a busy work season and a move to a slightly new neighborhood (about a mile from where we were). Amidst all the frenzy that comes with moving I’ve been trying to make time to literally stop and smell the flowers and take in the beautiful neighborhood where we’ve landed. I’m lucky to once again find myself surrounded by some of the most beautiful homes and gardens in the city. It just so happens that one of my favorite flowers is in bloom at the moment. I couldn’t help but stop and take a few photos of these beautiful peonies as I was heading out this morning.